How did the desire to be adored by millions turn into an ego trip?
Set against a backdrop of grotty Travelodges and open mic London as Luke Wright tackles ego, ambition and humility in a fast-paced and hilarious hour. Featuring some nipple-tweekingly awful teenage lyrics; sarcastic cricket commentators and the death of a very tight pair of jeans. Luke effortlessly mixes comedy and poetry as he tries to look past his own inflated ego and find out what really matters.
Now, after sold out shows and five star reviews at The Edinburgh Fringe and The Old Red Lion, London Luke takes his fourth stage show on a national tour.
On Tour …
Feb 24 Aberystwyth Arts Centre 01970 623232
Mar 2 Queens Hall Theatre, Cranbrook 01580 711856
Mar 4 The Rondo Theatre, Bath 01225 463362
Mar 7 Komedia, Brighton 0845 2938480
Mar 10 Seven Arts, Leeds 01132 626777
Mar 11 City Screen Picturehouse, York 0871 7042054
Mar 20 South Hill Park, Bracknell 01344 484123
Mar 21 Colchester Arts Centre 01206 500900
Apr 13 Ashton Library, Wigan 01942 828227
Apr 15 Library Theatre, Luton 01582 547474
May 21 The Junction, Cambridge 01223 511511
Jun 10 The Brindley, Runcorn 0151 9078360
Jun 16 Warwick Arts Centre 024 7652 4524
Critical Praise for THE PETTY CONCERNS OF LUKE WRIGHT
“Luke Wright’s poems hit their mark with pinpoint precision.” TIME OUT - CRITICS’ CHOICE (27 Jan - 02 Feb 2010)
“Ripe for discovery and mass adulation.” * * * * The Mail on Sunday
“Beautifully constructed turns of phrase.” The Londonist
“These performances are slippery things, blending anecdotal stand-up with ferociously paced, fervent poetry.” The Independent
“The poetry is woven into the stories in such a way that it borders on stand up comedy and he leaps from topic to topic with such confidence that the one hour show seems much, much shorter.” British Theatre Guide
“There’s a lot of humour in these stories but it’s the sense of him coming to terms with the man he’s become, a new father, a Mondeo driver, that makes the greatest impact, that makes this show really compelling.” MusicOMH
“And this is no mumbled abashed poetry reading: Wright is a consummate performer, there’s a rhythm and a pulse that’s almost musical in his delivery, which gives it a breathless, zingy energy. The poetry/stand up combo, which might not sound entirely promising, turns out to be a winning formula, and ensures Wright’s concerns don’t feel too petty at all.” Spoonfed
“Menace, joy and outstandingly crisp wordplay from the consistently underrated performance poet.” * * * * The List
“Positively life enhancing as well as hilarious … witty, occasionally even profound stuff here.” Bruce Dessau, The Evening Standard.
“It was an absolute thrill to witness poetry delivered with such vitality and originality. His poetry is humorous and witty with a clear finger on the pulse of the nation.” * * * * * Allthefestivals.com
“The self-lacerating humour is truly hilarious, particularly when he artfully deconstructs an artless poem that he wrote when he was 15.” * * * * Fest
“Very funny but also genuinely self-reflective and questioning.” MusicOMH
“This is one of his strongest shows to date – witty, inventive and, at times, quite raw.” The Stage
